The Cricket in Times Square - Chapter 13

My sister tried to ____ me to do her chores by offering me money.

• dazed

• coax

• encore

It was difficult to tell if I was injured after the car accident, because I was so ____ that I couldn’t focus on anything at all.

• dazed

• coax

• encore

After the first ____ , the crowd made it obviously clear they wanted more.

• dazed

• coax

• encore

How does the crowd react to Chester Cricket?

• they are afraid of Chester

• they started whistling and cheering

• they can't believe they're listening to a cricket

• they start laughing at him

What did Mama do while Chester was performing?

• went to the grocery store

• sang along with Chester

• sold newspapers

• did cartwheels

What proof do we have that Chester is becoming famous?

Select all correct answers.

• he has 5,000 subscribers on YouTube

• the crowds are growing

• the New York Times has an article about him

• he was mentioned on the radio and TV

• the editor of Musical America magazine came to see him

How does Chester feel about his fame?

• he loved every bit of it

• he was nervous of the big crowds

• he didn't enjoy it because it was loud and some people were rude

• he was jealous of Tucker

What meal did Chester prefer?

• vegetable platter

• fruit salad

• turkey and potatoes

• mulberry leaves

What did Mr. Smedley do during the intermissions of Chester shows?

• sold newspapers

• gave talks about music appreciation

• rode the train back into town

• all of the above

How did Chester feel after he became the most famous musician in New York City?

• happier than he'd ever been

• content that life was good

• life wasn't as happy as before

• excited